* Generations I, II, and V introduced the most Flying-type Pokémon of any Generation, all with {{tt|19|including Rotom's Fan form in Gen V}},and Generation III introduced the fewest Flying-type Pokémon, with 12.

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* Generations I, II, and V introduced the most Flying-type Pokémon of any Generation, all with {{tt|19|including Rotom's Fan form in Gen V}};while Generation VI introduced the fewest Flying-type Pokémon, with 8.

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* Generation I and IV introduced the most Flying-type moves of any Generation, with seven,andGeneration II introduced the least Flying-type moves, with only {{m|Aeroblast|one}}.

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* Generation I and IV introduced the most Flying-type moves of any Generation, with seven;whileGenerations II and VI introduced the least Flying-type moves, with only one each.

* Prior to Generation V, this type was the only one of the seventeen that was never seen as an authentic pure type; {{p|Tornadus}} is the first pure Flying type.

* Prior to Generation V, this type was the only one of the seventeen that was never seen as an authentic pure type; {{p|Tornadus}} is the first pure Flying type.

* The Flying type has been paired with every other type. This means it has been paired with the highest number of types.

* The Flying type has been paired with every other type. This means it has been paired with the highest number of types.

* Although Normal is not typically paired up with other types, it is the most common type paired with Flying.

* Although Normal is not typically paired up with other types, it is the most common type paired with Flying.

* Each generation has introduced at least one part-Flying legendary Pokémon.

* Each generation has introduced at least one part-Flying legendary Pokémon.

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* There has been a Flying-type Pokémon introduced in every generation whose name begins with the letters M and S.

* For each possible [[type]] combination with a double weakness to Flying, there is at least one Pokémon with that type combination. Bug/Grass consist of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}}, which are in the same evolutionary line, {{p|Wormadam}} Plant Cloak, and {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Swadloon}}, and {{p|Leavanny}} which are also in the same evolutionary line, while Fighting-type Pokémon with a double weakness to Flying consist of {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Breloom}}, and {{p|Virizion}}.

* For each possible [[type]] combination with a double weakness to Flying, there is at least one Pokémon with that type combination. Bug/Grass consist of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}}, which are in the same evolutionary line, {{p|Wormadam}} Plant Cloak, and {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Swadloon}}, and {{p|Leavanny}} which are also in the same evolutionary line, while Fighting-type Pokémon with a double weakness to Flying consist of {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Breloom}}, and {{p|Virizion}}.

Statistical averages

Overall

Fully evolved

Stat

HP:

79.51

Attack:

86.77

Defense:

75.96

Sp.Atk:

85.08

Sp.Def:

79.75

Speed:

90.96

Total:

498.04

Battle properties

Offensive

Defensive

Power

Types

Power

Types

2×

½×

½×

2×

0×

None

0×

Characteristics

Defense

Defensively, the Flying type is useful for its immunity to the common Ground-type move Earthquake and its resistance to Fighting. However, the Flying type's weaknesses aren't uncommon and can often offset the benefits of immunity to Ground, especially due to many dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon. However, most Flying types have access to Roost, allowing them to restore their health. Flying types usually have below average defense stats, making them vulnerable to most physical attacks, super effective or not. Additionally, the fact that many Flying types are part Normal makes their resistance to the Fighting type ineffective.

Flying-type Pokémon that use the move Roost will temporarily lose their Flying type, making them vulnerable to Ground-type moves respectively. If a pure Flying-type Pokémon uses Roost, then it will become a ??? type in Generation IV and a Normal type in Generation V.

Offense

Offensively, Flying-type moves are usually only useful when benefited by same-type attack bonus and for their strength against the Fighting type. As well as advantages to the common Bug and Grass types, most fully evolved Flying types have above-average Attack and Speedstats. However, having below average Special Attack makes moves such as Air Cutter and Air Slash almost useless, unless used by Flying-type outliers with high Special Attack such as Togekiss or Yanmega. Despite this disadvantage, the Flying type pairs well with the Water and Fighting types and are also useful for being able to hit any opponent in a Triple Battle.

Contest properties

When used in Contests, Flying-type moves typically become Cool moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding Tough.

Pokémon

As of Generation V, there are 84 Flying-type Pokémon or 12.94% of all Pokémon, making it the third most common type, behind Water (16.80%) and Normal (14.95%).

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Trivia

Generations I, II, and V introduced the most Flying-type Pokémon of any Generation, all with 19; while Generation VI introduced the fewest Flying-type Pokémon, with 8.

Generation I and IV introduced the most Flying-type moves of any Generation, with seven; while Generations II and VI introduced the least Flying-type moves, with only one each.

Prior to Generation V, this type was the only one of the seventeen that was never seen as an authentic pure type; Tornadus is the first pure Flying type.

The Flying type has been paired with every other type. This means it has been paired with the highest number of types.

Although Normal is not typically paired up with other types, it is the most common type paired with Flying.

Each generation has introduced at least one part-Flying legendary Pokémon.

For each possible type combination with a double weakness to Flying, there is at least one Pokémon with that type combination. Bug/Grass consist of Paras and Parasect, which are in the same evolutionary line, Wormadam Plant Cloak, and Sewaddle, Swadloon, and Leavanny which are also in the same evolutionary line, while Fighting-type Pokémon with a double weakness to Flying consist of Heracross, Breloom, and Virizion.